I am of the African race, and in the colour which is natural to them of the deepest dye; and it is under a sense of the most profound gratitude to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.

The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers.

Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.

Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams.

Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners.

Were there no uniforms, there would probably be no armies.

Let a Secretary of Peace be appointed.

I have no influence with the rising generation. All my arguments have failed to induce them to set bounds to their wants.

The Lord does not reject any one who comes to him.

He'd never considered sweet and conservative to be so hot, but damn, Emma wore it well.

If you're successful, it's important to enjoy it! I love shopping for clothes, branded clothes. I love shopping in England, Dubai. I like to travel whenever I can.

Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you.

By revolution we become more ourselves, not less.

Who do I look like, Nancy freaking Drew?

God loves you enough to receive you as you are. He loves you too much to keep you as you are.

I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position.

You got to remember that slavery's very complex. It has a lot of levels to it.

Real excellence does not come cheaply. A certain price must be paid in terms of practice, patience, and persistence - natural ability notwithstanding.